PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2004.
The School Board of the Parish of Concordia, State of Louisiana, met in A Public Hearing at the Concordia Parish School Board office in Vidalia, Louisiana, on Tuesday, September 14, 2004, at five-thirty (5:30) o'clock p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Raymond Riley, Sr., Vice President, who after prayer and the Pledge, declared that the Board was ready for the transaction of business.
Members present were Ms. Mary Campbell, Mr. Raymond Riley, Mr. Ricky Raven, Mr. Jerry Roberts, Mr. Gary Parnham, Ms. Martha Rabb, Ms. Melanie Watson and Mr. Jimmy Wilkinson.
Member absent was Mr. Ernest Lynn White.
Mr. Tom O'Neal, Director of Business Affairs, reviewed the 2004-05 consolidated budget for Board Members and members of the public. Immediately following the review, the floor was opened for comments and/or questions. There were no questions.
It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Parnham and carried to adjourn at 5:50 p.m.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT THE REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2004.
The School Board of the Parish of Concordia, State of Louisiana, met in A Public Hearing at the Concordia Parish School Board office in Vidalia, Louisiana, on Tuesday, September 14, 2004, at five-thirty (5:30) o'clock p.m. The meeting was called to order by Ernest Lynn White, President, who after prayer and the Pledge, declared that the Board was ready for the transaction of business.
Members present were Ms. Mary Campbell, Mr. Raymond Riley, Mr. Ricky Raven, Mr. Jerry Roberts, Mr. Gary Parnham, Ms. Martha Rabb, Ms. Melanie Watson and Mr. Jimmy Wilkinson.
Member absent was Mr. Ernest Lynn White.
Ms. Sarah Davis, teacher assistant, Ferriday High School, was recognized by the Board for having been recognized by the State as Outstanding Support School Employee.
It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Wilkinson and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of August 10, 2004.
It was moved by Mr. Parnham, seconded by Mr. Roberts and carried unanimously to approve invoices for the month of August in the amount of $1,854,903.
It was moved by Mr. Parnham, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried unanimously to adopt the Fiscal Year 2005 Consolidated Budget.
It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Roberts to open bids for Agricultural Lease - Section 6, T7N, R9E.
Bids were as follows: Cocodrie Bayou Hunting Club $751.00 annually
Simon Reed $125.00 annually
Mark Johnese $900.00 annually
It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Roberts and carried unanimously to take the bids under advisement.
It was moved by Mr. Wilkinson, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried unanimously to approve the Avoyelles Parish Resolution Authorizing sale of timber Section 16, T2N, R73 and T1N, R7E.
It was moved by Mr. Roberts, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried unanimously to open bids on duplicating paper.
Bids were as follows: T & E Enterprises 21.25 per case
Computer and Supply Co. (not bid by case)
Uni Source 21.45 per case
It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Parnham and approved unanimously to take the bids under advisement and grant Mr. O'Neal the authority to award.
It was moved by Mr. Roberts, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried unanimously to open bids for propane gas for Monterey School.
The sole bid received was from Herring Gas. The bid was not in the manner requested.
It was moved by Mr. Wilkinson, seconded by Mr. Parnham and carried unanimously to reject the bid.
It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Roberts and carried unanimously to approve the first reading of Policy GAG - Conflict of Interest.
Superintendent Laster recommended that Mr. Cedric Green be appointed as custodian at the Title I Media Center. It was moved by Ms. Campbell, seconded by Ms. Rabb to approved the superintendent's recommendation.
It was moved by Ms. Rabb, seconded by Mr. Roberts and carried unanimously to advertise for the position of Title I Supervisor.
The Board was asked to consider a resolution from the Louisiana School Board's Association which would authorize the LSBA to act on behalf of the Concordia Parish School Board in future mediation to negotiate a settlement with pipeline companies concerning pipeline property taxes.
It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Wilkinson and carried unanimously not to accept the resolution.
It was moved by Ms. Rabb, seconded by Mr. Roberts and carried to approved the addendum to the agenda as follows:
Appointments
Belinda Laprairie, 10 month/5 hour sweeper, Monterey High School, effective September 15, 2004
Peggy Hickombottom, fourth grade teacher, Ferriday Upper, effective September 15, 2004
Medical Leave
Brenda Moore, Ed. D., assistant principal, Ferriday Upper Elementary, medical leave, effective September 2, 2004 until released by physician
Correction
George Jolla, from 10 month custodian to 12 month custodian, Ferriday High School, effective September 15, 2004
Remove
Pete Whittington, bus driver, special populations, effective September 15, 2004
It was moved by Ms. Campbell, seconded by Ms. Rabb and carried unanimously to approve the request by Dr. Henry Murphy for conversion of sick leave to annual leave to be effective September 7, 2004 through May 9, 2005.
It was moved by Ms. Campbell, seconded by Ms. Rabb and carried unanimously to approve all personnel items in global.
Conversion of Leave
Dr. Henry Murphy, Concordia Education Center, Administrative Assistant, effective September 7, 2004 through May 9, 2005
Retirement
Dr. Henry Murphy, Concordia Education Center, Administrative Assistant, effective May 10, 2005
Military Leave
Wilton W. Nolan, school psychologist, effective August 17, 2004 - September 3, 2004, September 10, 2004 and November 5, 2004
Appointments
Willie Mae Jones, teacher, Ferriday Upper Elementary effective August 11, 2004
Gertrude Carter, special education, Ferriday Lower, effective August 11, 2004
Helen Brown, teacher, Concordia Education Center, effective August 11, 2004
Iantha Hayes, English teacher, Concordia Education Center, effective August 11, 2004
Zakeedra McKeel, inclusion assistant, Ferriday Jr. High, effective August 11, 2004
Candice Cook, speech pathologist, special populations effective September 15, 2004
Pete Whittington, bus driver, special populations, effective effective September 15, 2004
Kelli Campbell, 5 hour technician, Ferriday Junior High, effective August 12, 2004
Monica Martin, 5 hour technician, Ferriday Lower Elementary, effective August 12, 2004
Wanda Hunter, 5 hour technician, add 2 hours to 7 hour technician, Ferriday High School, effective August 23, 2004
George Jolla, 12 month custodian, Ferriday High School, effective September 15, 2004
Robert Calhoun, 10 month custodian, Ferriday High School, effective September 15, 2004
Debra Pinkney, teacher, Ferriday Upper Elementary, effective 2004-05 school year
Regina Harris, teacher, Ferriday Upper Elementary, effective 2004-05 school year
Sharlene M. Campbell, teacher Ferriday Upper Elementary, effective 2004-05 school year
James M. Davis, teacher, Ferriday High School, effective 2004-05 school year
Latonya Blanton, teacher, Ferriday High School, effective 2004-05 school year
Shemika White, teacher Ferriday Junior High School, effective 2004-05 school year
Shereda Fuller, teacher Ferriday Junior High School, effective 2004-05 school year
Tashanda McKeal, teacher, Ferriday Junior High School, effective 2004-05 school year
It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Roberts and carried unanimously to adjourn at 6:50 p.m.
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Kerry Laster, Ph.D., Superintendent Ernest Lynn White, Board President